One day I decided to apply for a job and chase a dream. Scratch that. I procrastinated for 2 years because I was scared of failing. I stuck a toe in the water, but got my teeth kicked in. A year later, I carried around an application in my car for a week waiting. Waiting … Continue reading All the Feels
Tag: training
Brain Bombs and Power
I fired off an email to a friend/mentor of mine after having an off week. In training people, it is much the same as in training yourself. There are excuses, days where you just aren't feeling it, and many, many qualifiers. Qualifiers typically go something like this: Client: "I wish I could lose weight faster. I'm working … Continue reading Brain Bombs and Power
Body Image and Progress Pictures
When first embarking on this fitness ride 5 years ago Facebook was still (fairly) new and smartphones had been out for a while, but I didn't own one. I remember taking pictures on a flip phone when my 6 year old was born. People didn't edit profile pics and use fun filters like Instagram like … Continue reading Body Image and Progress Pictures
The Mental Weight Room
A while ago we were prompted to discuss confidence and describe the things at which we excel. It was a hard post to write in that describing fears and humility can sometimes come off as false, or at worst fishing for compliments. Barf. That's so not my intention. I do wonder, though - do we ever … Continue reading The Mental Weight Room
Old vs. New
It has been a crazy couple of weeks getting settled and unpacked!! Went for an icy bike ride with the kiddos today and am gearing up for working out in the morning bootcamp style with my mom and sister! Over the past week or so I've noticed some astonishing differences being back in my hometown … Continue reading Old vs. New
